Defensa y Justicia vs River Plate Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Oct 2024

Under 2.5 Goals Looks the Best Betting Angle

The numbers imply that we’ll see a low-scoring contest and a goal tally of two or less could be the sensible bet when Defensa y Justicia play River Plate. Secure a price of -163 for Under 2.5 Goals.

1-0 Victory for River in Pair’s Previous H2H

Defensa y Justicia lost on the road in their last game. Racing Club won 4-3. El Halcón had most of the ball enjoying 54% possession and eight shots on target, with Matias Ramirez, Abiel Osorio and Aaron Molinas scoring one goal apiece.

River Plate played Vélez Sarsfield at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw. Marcelo Gallardo's side boasted 63% possession and recorded three shots on goal, while Miguel Borja found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

River have beaten Defensa in their last two encounters. On the road, they won 4-0 and followed up with a 1-0 home win. We’ve looked at the H2H over 6 meetings and there have been two draws. Defensa and River have won two games each.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	River Plate	16	8	7	1	21	9	12	21:9	31
17	Defensa Justicia	16	5	4	7	18	22	-4	18:22	19

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3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. Defensa have had 50.6% possession, 367.0 passes and 4.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts, while being awarded 4.9 corners.

Top goalscorer Juan Miritello has found the net 2 times, with Matias Ramirez, Abiel Osorio, Aaron Molinas and Gabriel Alanis scoring 1 each. Tobias Rubio, Aaron Molinas and Alexis Soto are the leading assists makers with 1.

River have won 2, lost 1 and drawn 7, with an average of 3.6 shots on goal, 8.8 attempts and 0.8 goals. Los Millonarios average 62.8% possession, 578.0 passes, 5.9 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against, while 0.5 goals have been conceded from 7.0 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal.

Miguel Borja is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Manuel Lanzini, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Maximiliano Meza and Facundo Colidio have 1. Ignacio Fernandez, Miguel Borja and Franco Mastantuono have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Defensa y Justicia confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Enrique Bologna (GK), Tobias Rubio, Emanuel Aguilera, Santiago Ramos, Alexis Soto, Kevin Gutierrez, Kevin Lopez, Nicolas Palavecino, Aaron Molinas, Cesar Perez, Juan Miritello.

River Plate confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jeremias Ledesma (GK), Daniel Zabala, Federico Gattoni, Ramiro Funes Mori, Milton Casco, Matias Kranevitter, Rodrigo Villagra, Pablo Solari, Franco Mastantuono, Claudio Echeverri, Adam Bareiro.

Defensa y Justicia vs River Plate Prediction & Betting Tips

There could be some merit in betting Under 2.5 when it comes to this Primera División game. The two teams could be set to play out a low-scoring clash and we’re happy to take the odds of -163.

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Defensa y Justicia vs River Plate league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 13 Defensa games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Defensa games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 River games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 River games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 River games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 61.9% likelihood of our pick winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Bettors looking for a larger price when it comes to backing Under 2.5 Goals can include this pick as part of a Result & Total Goals selection. Predict the team that will land the spoils.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Defensa 1 - 0 River

Let’s take a chance on the +550 available that Defensa secure a 1-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Defensa y Justicia vs River Plate Odds

With the bookies giving them a 44% probability of winning, River Plate might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their +125 price of winning this Primera Division clash. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +225 about Defensa y Justicia.

For those expecting a low-scoring clash, Under 2.5 Goals is the market leader on the Total Goals market.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all Primera División matches and you can back Defensa y Justicia at +125 and River Plate at -175.

Full-Time Result

1

+225

X

+230

2

+125

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

+105

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-163

12

-300

X2

-300

Draw No Bet

1

+125

2

-175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-111

2 Hcp -0.25

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-150

Over 2.5

+115

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-105

No

-125

Defensa y Justicia vs River Plate Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Defensa vs River team news.

The Primera División squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

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